Media Release
January 2012
Australia’s best are Brisbane bound for Carnival 2012!
18 January, 2012
The Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) today announced an initiative aimed at attracting Australasia’s best racehorses to Queensland for the 2012 Brisbane Racing Carnival.
The initiative, which is being jointly funded by the Queensland Government through Events Queensland, and the BRC will see the race entry fees and travel expenses covered for select horses invited to compete in the Gr1 Treasury Casino Queensland Oaks (three-year-old fillies - 2400m) and Gr1 AAMI Stradbroke Handicap (1400m).
“Our vision was to create the ultimate showdown of Australasia’s racing champions here in Brisbane, setting a new benchmark in Australian racing which champions our local industry,” said BRC Chairman Kevin Dixon.
August 2011
Racing’s unsung heroes recognised in BRC awards
26 August, 2011
The unsung heroes of Brisbane’s thoroughbred racing industry have been recognised at the inaugural Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) Awards event held at Eagle Farm Racecourse last night.
The BRC Awards were founded to encourage and pay tribute to the trainers, jockeys, horses, trackwork riders and participants of the racing industry; in particular, those who rarely receive recognition in front of their peers.
Winners were picked based on their achievements throughout the 2010/ 11 season at either Eagle Farm or Doomben Racecourses.
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Racing’s unsung heroes recognised in BRC awards
26 August, 2011
The unsung heroes of Brisbane’s thoroughbred racing industry have been recognised at the inaugural Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) Awards event held at Eagle Farm Racecourse last night.
April 2011
Stories will be Traded Under the Stars Before Brisbane’s Great Race
18 April, 2011
A glittering event on Brisbane's social calendar where race-goers can mingle with the racing elite will be held at Doomben on the evening of Thursday 9 June.
Celebrities Design Millinery for Carnival Auction
18 April, 2011
A collection of celebrity designed millinery will be auctioned from June 4 through until June 10 to raise money for the Official Charity of the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival, ACT for Kids.
Sparkling Conversation at Yellowglen Ladies Lunch
18 April, 2011
Enjoy the finest views, cuisine and company at the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival iconic Ladies Lunch to be held on Friday 3 June.
Australia’s Best Horses Arrive in Brisbane: All Eyes on the $1 Million Prize
18 April, 2011
The dramatic climax of the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival is AAMI Stradbroke Day on Saturday 11 June; Queensland's grandest horse racing experience where tradition, fashion and incredible racing action come together.
Once in a Lifetime Experience Marks the Start of the 2011 Brisbane Racing Carnival
18 April, 2011
Queensland's premium racing event, the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival, launches on Saturday 14 May with RACEFEST, a day renowned for both its on and off track entertainment and fun, party atmosphere.
Families the Focus at Kirks Doomben Cup Family Day
18 April, 2011
Families will be the focus at the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival's Kirks Doomben Cup Family Day on Saturday 21 May with great entertainment on offer for all ages.
Tradtional Raceday Offers New Experiences
18 April, 2011
The Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 on Saturday 28 May is a signature race day on the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival calendar attracting some of the country's best horses and racing industry icons.
Set the Alarm - Don’t Sleep in and Miss the Stars
18 April, 2011
Set the alarm clock Brisbane and don't miss this opportunity to attend a breakfast event like no other.
The Hottest Ticket in Town the Stewards Lawn Marquee
18 April, 2011
The hottest ticket on AAMI Stradbroke Day (11 June) will be the Stewards Lawn Marquee sponsored by David Jones where guests will spend their day alongside David Jones Brand Ambassador Megan Gale.
Picking the right outfit, almost as hard as picking the right horse
14 April, 2011
When it comes to the fashion stakes at the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival, the fashion conscious follow the season to master their trackside outfit and it's almost as tricky as picking the right horse.
This Year’s Carnival is all in the Ingredients: Caviar and Champagne
14 April, 2011
This year's Brisbane Racing Carnival will be like no other all because of one simple ingredient... Caviar.
LISA NEWMAN TO LAUNCH NEW WEEKLY FRESH FOOD MARKET
05 April, 2011
Inner Brisbane residents will experience a new fresh food market to buy the freshest produce from across South East Queensland at the new weekly Eagle Farm Markets in the heart of Brisbane's Racing precinct at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
February 2011
Australian Fashion Industry Celebrity to Attend Stylish Party at the Races
17 February, 2011
Wayne Cooper, one of the best known names in the Australian fashion industry, will host an exclusive party at the races at Doomben on Saturday, March 26 - with tickets on sale NOW!
January 2011
David Jones Brings Glamour and High Fashion to the BRC
17 January, 2011
David Jones today announced an exclusive fashion partnership with the Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) for the highly anticipated 2011 Brisbane racing carnival.
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Race Clubs unite to raise funds for Central Queensland Racing Participants
11 January, 2011
The worst affected racing industry participants in Central Queensland will be the focus of a fundraiser arranged by the Brisbane Racing Club (BRC), Gold Coast Turf Club, Sunshine Coast Turf Club and Toowoomba Turf Club to be held on Thursday, January 27 at the Hilton Brisbane.
November 2010
Families Save at the Races After Recent Interest Rate Rise
25 November, 2010
The Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) will kick start the school holidays with huge savings for families offering FREE entry for kids and FREE rides and activities at the races on Saturday, December 11.
October 2010
INJURED JOCKEY RIDES MOUNT OF DIFFERENT KIND
25 October, 2010
Just ten days before Christmas Day in 2008, promising Sydney apprentice jockey Lachlan Fyfe was the victim of a horror horse racing accident, which would end his riding career, but only on horses.
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Melbourne Cup Visits the Home of Brisbane’s Biggest Cup Day Celebration
21 October, 2010
The Melbourne Cup Trophy glistened infront of some of Brisbane's most priveleged as it visited Brisbane Racing Club earlier today!
Melbourne Cup Trophy Showcased at Exclusive Luncheon
15 October, 2010
$125,000 18 GOLD EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP TROPHY SHOWCASED AT EXCLUSIVE LUNCHEON
Big Winners as Spring Racing Starts at Eagle Farm
02 October, 2010
There was a burst of excitement and colour as Spring Racing really heated things up at the Coca Cola Amatil Fashion Raceday (both on and off the track)!
September 2010
Regurgitator to Rock the Races on Melbourne Cup Day!
29 September, 2010
The Brisbane Racing Club has announced ARIA award winning Brisbane music export, Regurgitator, will perform live in concert at Brisbane’s Toyota Melbourne Cup Day Live Party on Tuesday, November 2 at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
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Brisbane’s Only Live Melbourne Cup Day Event is at Eagle Farm Racecourse
23 September, 2010
thundering of hooves, roar of punters on the sideline, subtle scent of fresh spring roses and hive of activity in the bookies ring will all be part of Brisbane's only live Melbourne Cup Day celebration at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
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Brisbane Saddles Up for Dazzling Spring Diary Dates
23 September, 2010
Springtime in Brisbane has never looked so good with the Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) saddling up for a dazzling calendar of events in October and November.
Enquine Athletes Not the only Sprinters at the Track: Stiletto Run on Oct 2nd
13 September, 2010
Horses won’t be the only ones racing when Brisbane’s shoe addicts participate in the State’s first ever Stiletto Run at Eagle Farm Racecourse on Saturday, October 2nd.
Polo’s Biggest Show is Coming to the Heart of Brisbane
08 September, 2010
The national sporting series, Paspaley Polo in the City will for the first time add Brisbane to its' tour schedule this year extending the series across five capital cities.
August 2010
From Online to Track: Facebook Event No Longer Virtual at Doomben
25 August, 2010
New for 2010, the Brisbane Racing Club’s (BRC) Facebook Friends Party is a unique event on Brisbane’s social calendar where virtual social networking becomes reality as racegoers party trackside with friends.
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Exhibition Wednesday Raceday is on!
11 August, 2010
There’s plenty of shelter, plenty of bars, plenty of entertainment...
Plenty of reasons to get yourself to Eagle Farm Racecourse today!
July 2010
Trainers still call the BRC home
23 July, 2010
Kevin Dixon, Chairman of the Brisbane Racing Club, said "We are very happy to be able to accommodate all of the applications to train at Eagle Farm. I congratulate the trainers on proposing some alternatives to current practices, allowing us to continue providing training facilities for all of our local trainers".
June 2010
The Brisbane Racing Club is turning one
29 June, 2010
Queensland's leading metropolitan race club turns one this month and is celebrating with a huge birthday party at the track on Saturday July 10.
Out of the barrier and into the record books
15 June, 2010
Out of the barrier and into the record books - Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival results the best in years.
Australia’s best horses arrive in Brisbane
11 June, 2010
The action packed Channel 7 Brisbane Racing Carnival will come to an exciting end this Saturday, 12 June, with Queensland's grandest day of horse-racing – the AAMI Stradbroke Day.
Stewards update on Fritzy Boy and Dariana
08 June, 2010
Following Dariana’s failure to jump with the field in the Queensland Oaks last Saturday, the filly passed a barrier test at the Eagle Farm jumpouts this morning and the horse has now been cleared to take its place in the Group 1 Queensland Derby.
Business Suits and Jockey Silks
07 June, 2010
Corporate guests to enjoy tips "straight from the horse's mouth" at unique breakfast event.
Nervous wait for numbers ahead of AAMI Stradbroke Handicap Barrier Draw
07 June, 2010
The crucial drawing of the barriers for those horses competing in the Group 1, $1 million AAMI Stradbroke Handicap will be held in the Mounting Yard at Eagle Farm Racecourse on Wednesday 9 June at 12pm.
May 2010
Legends past and present at the track this Saturday
25 May, 2010
The horses are the stars at the Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 raceday this Saturday 29 May 2010.
Known as the “classic” raceday the Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 is all about the racing and is one of the most highly bet on, attended and prestigious races of the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival.
Queensland children’s charity beneficiary of this year’s Brisbane Racing Carnival
24 May, 2010
MONEY raised at this year’s Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival will go towards providing Queensland children and young adults with physical disabilities much-needed support and services, thanks to a recent charity partnership between MontroseAccess and Brisbane Racing Club.
Media Statement: Qld Racing Wrecked
21 May, 2010
The Brisbane Racing Club has today slammed the passing of new Racing laws in State Parliament as a death knell for communities throughout Queensland.
Since this legislation was introduced into State Parliament the Brisbane Racing Club has time and again called on Minister Lawlor to consult with more stakeholders than those hand-picked to sit on the new Board of Racing Queensland.
Media Statement: Lawlor’s Secret Agenda for Queensland Racing Industry
13 May, 2010
The new constitution for racing’s new Control Body remains hidden from all industry stakeholders said Brisbane Racing Club Ltd (BRC) Chairman Kevin Dixon today.
April 2010
Media Release: Lawlor blinkered on Racing Control Body powers
29 April, 2010
“A thorough review and comparison of the current and new legislation introduced into State Parliament by Minister Lawlor has highlighted a substantial and unprecedented increase of power to the new Control Body,” Mr Dixon said.
Vanessa Amorosi Cancels Brisbane Show
20 April, 2010
Vanessa Amorosi has cancelled her live concert in Brisbane due to a Universal Music Recording Agreement which requires her to remain in London next month.
